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Walking the trails of Denmark introduces you to the wide range of landscapes and rich history of the Denmark Shire. Encounter granite outcrops, tall forests and wildflowers, as well as the sheer beauty of Wilson Inlet and coastal scenery. Evidence of long-term Aboriginal occupation, early sawmillers, post WWI Group Settlers and current life are encountered on several of the trails. You are welcome to share our special places, 'taking nothing but photos, leaving nothing but footprints'.

For more information on the following trails, or on trails not covered please click here.
Maps and directions are available from the friendly staff at the Denmark Visitor Centre.

Bibbulmun Track		This world renowned track traverses the Shire of Denmark. Full details are found in official Bibbulmun Track Guides and Publications, available at the Denmark Visitor Centre. For more information please click here.
Mt Lindesay Walk (9km return. Allow 3 hours walking)		This walk offers good wildflowers, particularly in spring, and there are panoramic views to the Stirling Ranges, Porongurups and Wilson Inlet from the summit. A 23km scenic drive along Scotsdale and Mt Lindesay Roads ends at a picnic area on the Denmark River at the foot of Mt Lindesay. The trail follows an old 4WD track for 2km through forest, and then a footpath through heathland and granite to the summit. Terrain/Grade is strenuous (steep grades and long distance).
Harewood Forest Walk (1.2km return. Allow 40 minutes)		A drive about 12km from Denmark town along Scotsdale Road brings you to a parking area on the right. An attractive wooden foot bridge across Scotsdale Creek leads to a picnic table to the right and the main trail to the left. The trail winds upstream through karri forest with thick understory for about 600 metres, ending at a second picnic table down near the creek. Return by same route. As with other karri forest walks, this is a rewarding area for birdwatchers. Terrain/Grade is medium (some slopes and longer).
Sheila Hill Trail (Mt Hallowell and Monkey Rock)		Ocean Beach Road to Lights Road (allow 2 hours): Park your vehicle at Sheila Hill Car Park on Ocean Beach Road (just north of Heather Road). Follow the plain yellow markers uphill until you reach the signed junction of the Bibbulmun Track, which then continues through mixed woodland, large boulders and across open rock surfaces to the summit. Enjoy the extensive panorama and then descend past Monkey Rock, (a granite outcrop with splendid views) to the Monkey Rock Car Park on Lights Road. The Walk back along Lights Road to your starting point is about 3.5kms (50 minutes). This can be avoided by leaving transport at each end. Monkey Rock (1.5km, allow 45 minutes): Follow the Bibbulmun Track uphill from Monkey Rock Car Park. Extended Walks (allows 45 minutes): This walk can be extended from Monkey Rock Car Park (Lights Road) to Lights Beach to include coastal scenery and heathland. Terrain/Grade is medium (some slopes and longer).
Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail (12km return. 4 hour walk)		Picturesque, wildflowers, inlet views, birds. Commencing at the old railway bridge across the Denmark River, near its mouth, the trail traverses a short stretch of river flats, meanders along the north shore of the inlet through eucalypt and banksia bushland, the continues through more open shrubland to Rudgyard Beach. Near the rivermouth, on the former railway reserve are some rolling stock and the railway turntable. The Old Post Office was relocated to this site in 1988 and is now used as a school site. Terrain/Grade is easy (gentle slopes, if any).
Poison Point Lookout (1km return. 30 minute walk)		Walk from Inlet Drive down firebreaks to inlet foreshore. In this vicinity is a dolerite dyke from which Aborigines obtained stone for tools. Terrain/Grade is medium (some slopes and longer).
Little River Walk Trail (5km return. Allow 1.5 hours walking)		This section of the Bibbulmun Track runs along the wooded foreshore of Wilson Inlet from Rainbow Close to Campbell Road. Good for wildflowers and bird watching, especially at the Little River footbridge. Terrain/Grade is easy (gentle slopes, if any).
Mokare Heritage Trail (3km circuit. Allow 45 minutes walking).		A path along both sides of the Denmark River between South Coast Highway and former rail bridge at the rivermouth. Views, karris and paperbarks, wildflowers, birds. Named after Mokare, an Aboriginal tribal leader from the Albany area who accompanied Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson on his 1829 expedition to the Denmark district. The eastern side of the river is impassable July-August. Terrain/Grade is easy (gentle slopes, if any).
Karri Walk (4km return. Allow 1.5 hours walking).		A walk starting at Barnett Street, winding through karri, paperbark and yate reserve. Link to Mokare Heritage Trail at former rail bridge. Terrain/Grade is easy (gentle slopes, if any).
Town Heritage Walk		Please visit the Denmark Visitor Centre or Historical Museum (on Mitchell Street) to obtain the Denmark Historical Society brochure. The brochure directs you to, and provides a brief history on Denmark's heritage listed buildings and locations of historical significance.
Denmark-Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail		The trail mainly follows the route of the railway that existed from 1929-57. It is a multi-use-for walkers, mountain bikers and in some sections for horse riders. Full details are available in the "Denmark-Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail Guide", available from the Denmark Visitor Centre.
Stirling Range and Southern Peaks		The Stirling Range National Park is home to an array of stunning day walks. Climb Bluff Knoll, the tallest mountain in the south west, or scramble to the heights of other less well known peaks. For information about guided walking in the Stirling Range, contact the tour desk in the Denmark Visitor Centre on (08) 9848 2814 or send us an email.